The right of citizens of the United Statesto vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.

Amendment XIX, August 26, 1920

Centennial learning Center

The passage of the 19th Amendment was not brought about by a singular event, individual, or group. Instead, it was women and their allies, working together for decades and spanning the turn of a century, who fought and won the constitutional right to vote. To preserve this history, groups from across the country have created articles, videos, biographies, lesson plans, fact sheets, and timelines that have been gathered and shared together in one place. Explore 2020 WVCI's archive of centennial resources, and discover the stories of the tireless advocates who secured the passage of the 19th Amendment.